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Aug. 13, 2025

S4S Members Recognized with 2025 Guardian Intelligence Awards

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. — Two members of U.S. Space Forces-Space (S4S) were recently recognized at the U.S. Space Force level for their contributions to intelligence operations. The recipients, USSF 1st Lt. Lauren Turner and Paul Marien, were selected for the 2025 Guardian Intelligence Award Program (GIAP), which highlights top performers in support of national security missions across the Space Force.

A man running in the gym is blurred out and the background of a infographic for announcement of completion for the Guardian Arena III Regional Qualifiers at Vandenberg Space Force Base and Schriever Space Force Base.

Aug. 12, 2025

S4S ‘Gladiators’ compete in Guardian Arena III Regional Qualifiers

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif., — Sixteen military members, five from headquarters U.S. Space Forces—Space (S4S), five from Space Delta 5 and six from Space Delta 15, competed in Guardian Arena III Regional Qualifier events on Vandenberg SFB, Calif., and Schriever SFB, Colo., between July 30 and Aug. 8, 2025.

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Aug. 6, 2025

SEAC visits NSDC with priority on space readiness, lethality

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — U.S. Navy SEAC David L. Isom, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited to the National Space Defense Center at Schriever Space Force Base, Colo., July 30, 2025.

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Aug. 5, 2025

Army Captain Transfers to USSF, Continues Critical Role at NSDC

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. — After nearly a decade of distinguished service in the U.S. Army, Capt. Matthew Connell transferred to the U.S. Space Force through the Interservice Transfer program and a ceremony held July 31, 2025, at Schriever Space Force Base, Colo., continuing his leadership role and mission support at the National Space Defense Center and Space Delta 15.

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July 22, 2025

Guardian Earns Spot on Department of the Air Force Men's Rugby Team

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. — U.S. Space Force Specialist 4 Donovan M. Reynolds recently earned a spot on the Department of the Air Force Men's Rugby Team while serving as a laser deconfliction technician for the Laser Clearinghouse at U.S. Space Forces—Space (S4S).

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July 21, 2025

Canadian General Assumes Key Role in U.S. Space Command and S4S Leadership

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. — U.S. Space Force – Space (S4S) welcomed Royal Canadian Air Force Brigadier-General Kyle C. Paul as the new Deputy Combined Joint Force Space Component Commander (DCJFSCC) at S4S headquarters, July 21, 2025. Stationed at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Paul steps into a senior role within U.S. Space Command, supporting USSF Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess, S4S commander and CJFSCC. His appointment marks a major milestone in U.S.–Canada defense collaboration, particularly in the growing domain of space operations.

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July 17, 2025

From Air Force Reserve to Space Force: Senior Enlisted Leader Makes the Switch

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. — During a ceremony July 16, 2025, the Space Force welcomed Senior Master Sgt. Steven Rutledge through an Interservice Transfer from the Air Force Reserve, bringing nearly two decades of military experience to a senior leadership position as an active-duty Guardian that will support operations across the service's expanding global warfighting mission in the space domain.

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July 15, 2025

S4S advances readiness during Warfighter Resiliency Day

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. — U.S. Space Forces – Space (S4S) held its quarterly Warfighter Resiliency Day on base July 11, 2025. The events were designed to strengthen readiness by equipping unit personnel with tools and resources to maintain peak performance in demanding operational environments. Personnel had an opportunity to recharge, reflect and reconnect with each other through activities and discussions focused on mental health, stress management and overall resilience.

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July 10, 2025

S4S welcomes UK Rear Admiral Tim Woods, CBE, Defence Attaché Washington and Head of British Defence Staff US

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. — UK Rear Adm. Tim Woods, CBE, defence attaché in Washington and head of British Defence Staff U.S., met with U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, U.S. Space Forces - Space (S4S) commander and Combined Joint Force Space Component commander, at S4S Headquarters on July 8, 2025.

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July 8, 2025

NSDC, U.S. Navy Conduct Third At-Sea Demonstration to Advance Space Domain Awareness

USS Pinckney — The National Space Defense Center, in close coordination with the U.S. Navy, successfully completed its third At-Sea Demonstration (ASD-3), April 6-9, 2025, with the USS Pinckney, further advancing joint capabilities in space domain awareness and ballistic missile defense.